Frankincense: an ancient oil in the modern world / R. Michael Buch, Richard E. Carlson, J. Anthony von Fraunhofer

ABSTRACT Two of the world’s most important and venerated essential oils are frankincense and myrrh, and these, together with gold, were the three famous gifts from the Magi to the infant Jesus, as written in Matthew 2:11. Frankincense aromatic resin has been used for centuries for ceremonial and religious purposes, in perfumes and incense as well as for medicinal purposes. The source of frankincense and its composition are discussed briefly together with its sociological importance over the centuries. Then the systemic and neurological health benefits attributed to frankincense are discussed in some detail. Finally, the mechanisms of action and the receptors that this essential oil activates to achieve its health benefits are reviewed.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

The Journal of essential oil research - 34(2022), 4, Seite 303-312

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Buch, R. Michael [VerfasserIn]
Carlson, Richard E. [VerfasserIn]
von Fraunhofer, J. Anthony [VerfasserIn]

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FID Access [lizenzpflichtig]

Themen:

Ancient oil in the modern world
Bioactivity
Frankincense
Therapeutic properties

Umfang:

1 Online-Ressource (10 p)

doi:

10.1080/10412905.2022.2066210

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

KFL011137223